Scranton Heads to Kentucky for 24 GOP delegates
Gov. William W. Scranton returns from a Midwest tour to target Kentucky's 24 uncommitted delegate votes at the GOP National Convention. He cites a Eisenhower endorsement letter and weighs Goldwater’s chances if he opposes the civil rights bill. Demonstrators raised civil rights issues at the Capitol, delaying action for a week as Scranton plans a Louisville meeting with Kentucky delegates.
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Warren Commission to Deliver Assassination Report by June 30
Washington AP The Warren Commission plans to publish a more than 500 page report by June 30 detailing its findings on the Kennedy assassination. The FBI's original conclusions remain unchallenged, though the commission may seek last minute information and may reconvene witnesses if needed.
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Augustine Negroes Shun Truce in St Augustine Clash
In St Augustine Florida Negro integration leaders rejected a 30-day truce proposal after renewed violence. Dr Martin Luther King Jr announced a counter proposal amid ongoing protests at Monson Motor Lodge as 57 more demonstrators including 16 rabbis were jailed this week. Separate item notes Dr Manmath N Chatterjee 76 longtime Antioch College professor died in Brunswick Maine.
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Old LaFrance Still Puts On A Show At Park Test
The Wilmington fire department’s 1925 American LaFrance pumper, aged 33, performed at 936 gpm in a test for Joseph Jones of the Ohio Inspection Bureau. Despite wear, the old engine ran nearly to its 1000 gpm rating, with 120 psi engine pressure and a minor leak noted.
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Foreign Aid Debate Brews in House Subcommittee
President Johnson presses for the full 3.5 billion foreign aid request as the 11 member Passman subcommittee prepares initial funding decisions. Passman has a nine year record of cutting aid totals, while the panel splits between backing his past approach and supporting the President.
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Appropriations Committee
California Democrats Rally Behind Johnson in California Visit
California Democratic leaders greet President Johnson in unity after a divisive primary. Pierre Salinger, former White House press secretary, leads the welcome with State Controller Alan Cranston at the head table. Johnson to visit Edwards Air Force Base then San Francisco for events including a $100 a plate dinner.
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North Japan Hit by New Quake Deepening Crisis in Niigata
A second quake battered Niigata after Tuesday’s devastating temblor the city’s weakened structures faltered further. Fire crews, aided by U S Air Force foam drops, fought a massive waterfront refinery blaze as officials reassessed damage across 11 prefectures with 25 dead and 400 plus injured.
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Turkish Premier Inonu Plans Resignation over Cyprus Page
Turkish Prime Minister Ismet Inonu announced his intention to resign after failing to win clear support in Parliament for his Cyprus policy. The minority government formed at Christmas faced ongoing communal fighting between Turkish and Greek Cypriots. He had planned a Washington visit to meet President Johnson on Cyprus crisis.
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Goldwater Stands Against Civil Rights Bill
Senator Barry Goldwater says he opposes two sections of the civil rights bill as constitutional overreach while remaining unalterably opposed to discrimination. Governors Scranton and Senator Ellender weigh how his stance could affect the 1964 presidential race and GOP chances against Johnson.
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Priest Who Criticized Cardinal To Get New Post
In Los Angeles, Rev. William H. DuBay, who urged the Pope to remove Cardinal McIntyre, will go on a retreat and move to a new parish. Chancery says the case is resolved, with DuBay expected to drop his challenge as he is asked to reaffirm loyalty to the cardinal.
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Covington Bans One Piece Bathing Suits
Covington Kentucky passes an ordinance prohibiting sale or wearing of one piece women's bathing suits exposing the breast with penalties up to three days in jail and a $500 fine. In Vancouver Washington an 1880 rule bans bathing in public waters outside certain hours unless covered waist to knee.
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Columbia
Cuba's land reform chief forecasts 1966 farm progress
Cuba's land reform chief Carlos Rafael Rodriguez says major agricultural changes will be needed after 1959 reforms, with partial sugar harvest mechanization and 100 Soviet cutters. He predicts a 10 million ton sugar crop by 1970 after decentralizing day to day control and consolidating 800 state farms into 60 large units.
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U.S
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Senate Poised to Pass Civil Rights Bill by July 4
Washington Senate leaders expect final passage of the civil rights bill within hours as the chamber nears completion. House action is planned immediately to send the measure to President Johnson by July 4, with estimates of 75 to 78 votes in favor and 100 senators on hand.
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D-Minn
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D-Mass
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Khrush, Krag Expand Trade Ties with Soviet Union
Premier Jens Otto Krag said he and Soviet Premier Khrushchev agreed on expanding trade but remain divided on major international issues. Khrushchev smiled and mocked reporters with a quip about questions and answers after their Copenhagen conference. Krag spoke for Denmark as the North Atlantic alliance leader noted they could not agree on world politics.
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Soviet Union
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Weather Update for Mrs Ethel Hayes Ohio
Partly cloudy warm and humid through Saturday with occasional afternoon and evening thunder showers. Tonight's low 65 to 70 and Saturday's high 85 to 92.
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